From the receiving side of care, I have to agree with littlemissh--it probably does depend on the surgery she attends, how it's run, and how willing a GP is to consult (i.e. the GP talks to the GI, but the patient doesn't see them at that time).
I got lucky there in this regard. My GP was happy to prescribe the Imuran and consult with a GI to understand the recommended course of treatment (dosage, blood work). But he left the surgery, and I had a much more difficult time with the GPs (mostly locums) and trying to get treatment. I was flaring really badly at the one-year mark, and it took awhile to get the GI consult, and also a prescription for [wiki2="Prednisolone"]prednisolone[/wiki2].
The NHS certainly has it's benefits, but it's an awfully frustrating system if you're used to care in the States.
I hope your daughter has a fab time abroad!
